Find all the documents and program materials from the 2018 IFA/IFA Joint Conference.

These international franchising law chapters are reproduced with permission from Law Business Research. These articles were published in Getting the Deal Through – Franchise, (contributing editor Mark Kirsch).

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is filled with provisions that affect franchisors and franchisees alike. Here’s an update on some of the most significant provisions and their potential impact on this sector.

IFA Member Update Call – October 2018

While the U.S. ecosystem for franchising is robust, the systems and support networks for the business model vary from nation to nation. Yet, the threats are similar. IFA works to bolster its deep government relations experience with strong partners, including World Franchise Council member associations and the U.S. government.

The entrepreneurial spirit isn’t something embodied by every man and woman. It’s only for the bold. And owning a business isn’t just about development of wealth and personal gain, it’s about the construction of a legacy that bears your name. This is

Although franchising had a late start in Europe compared to the Americas, Asia and the Mid-East, it is now a common and well-received business practice.

This winning scenario can help domestic franchisees and international growth-oriented franchisors to work together.

Congratulations to our #FranchiseeFriday – Aaron Gillaspie of MY SALON Suite! He said, “The franchising industry has made it possible for independent salon professionals to own and operate their own business.”



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Every year, the International Franchise Association publishes a comprehensive report highlighting the economic impact franchising has on the US economy. Our data for 2017 showed that there are 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6